Refuged: meaning, definitions and examples
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refuged
[ ˈrɛfjʊdʒd ]
past tense
Refuged is a less common form of the verb refuge, meaning to seek shelter or protection. It is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe someone who has sought haven.
Synonyms
sought shelter, took refuge.
Examples of usage
- During the storm, many have refuged in the local church.
- He refuged from the harsh winter conditions.
- The animals refuged in the caves during the wildfire.
Translations
Translations of the word "refuged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refugiado
🇮🇳 शरणार्थी
🇩🇪 Flüchtling
🇮🇩 pengungsi
🇺🇦 біженець
🇵🇱 uchodźca
🇯🇵 難民
🇫🇷 réfugié
🇪🇸 refugiado
🇹🇷 mülteci
🇰🇷 난민
🇸🇦 لاجئ
🇨🇿 uprchlík
🇸🇰 utečenec
🇨🇳 难民
🇸🇮 begunec
🇮🇸 flóttamaður
🇰🇿 босқын
🇬🇪 მიგრანტი
🇦🇿 qaçqın
🇲🇽 refugiado
Etymology
The term 'refuge' comes from the Latin word 'refugium', which means a place of shelter or protection. This Latin root is derived from 'refugere', meaning to flee back, combining 're-' (back) and 'fugere' (to flee). The verb form 'refuged' seems to be a less frequently adopted variation in English, possibly emerging in specific literary or archaic usages. Over time, the usage of 'refuged' has decreased, leading many to simply use 'took refuge' or 'sought refuge' in its place as these forms are more commonly understood and recognized. Tracking its evolution shows a broader trend of simplification in the English language, as more straightforward forms replace less common inflected variants.